Who was the first African-American to win a singles title at Wimbledon?

Answer 1

DAIN BLANTON The 38th annual Manhattan Beach Open was canceled in 1997 due to legal issues and a lawsuit brought against the City of Manhattan Beach and the AVP by a local-interest group. The event was moved down the coast to Hermosa Beach and renamed the Miller Lite Hermosa Beach Grand Slam.

In 1997, Dain Blanton (DainBlanton.com) became the first African-American professional beach volleyball player to win a tournament on the AVP Tour, with partner Canyon Ceman at the Hermosa Miller Lite Beach Grand Slam. This event also marked the most prize money for a single tournament in the history of beach volleyball at $300,000.

Answer 2

I think it was Althea Gibson and then Arthur Ashe

Answer 3

Althea Gibson was the first black American to win Wimbledon, on July 6, 1957.

Answer 4

kelli warren.

and first white; Madison fortune

Answer 5

The first African American to win the US National Tennis Championship was Althea Gibson in 1957. The first person to play was also Althea Gibson in the 1950's.

Answer 6

Pre-Open Era: Althea Gibson

Open Era: Arthur Ashe

Answer 7

Althea Gibson in 1957.

Answer 8

Eric Fonoimoana